Nina C. Capone, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
I have been treating and studying children with communication and swallowing disorders for over 15 years.
Profile
In my research, I investigate the relationship between teaching word meaning and a child's accuracy in naming those words. I am also interested in the relationship between gesturing to communicate and language development.
My clinical experience has focused on evaluating and treating children between birth and 8 years of age, with extensive experience in pediatric dysphagia (feeding/swallowing disorders).
I also mentor the thesis projects of doctoral and MS students. Current thesis topics include: intervention of figurative language in children with SLI, gesturing in children who are bilingual, gesturing in children with communication disorders, and an exploratory investigation of pediatric feeding milestones.
I teach several courses that cover the following topics: language development, language and articulation disorders, early intervention, and pediatric dysphagia.
Education
- Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2003
- M.A., Northwestern University, 1997
- B.A., Boston University, 1990
Publications and Academic Distinctions
Awards
New Investigators Research Grant, ASHA Foundation, 2008-2009Alpha Eta National Honor Society, Seton Hall Chapter, 2009
Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Award, National Institutes of Health, 2008-2010
Provost's Faculty Scholarship Award, Seton Hall University, 2007
Researcher of the Year, Co-Sponsored by the Grants Division and Provost's Office, Seton Hall University, 2006
Editor's Award, Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research Award of Highest Merit, 2003
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
Capone, N. (2007). Tapping Toddlers' Evolving Semantic Representation via Gesture. Journal of Speech-Language-Hearing Research. 50(3), 732-745.
Capone, N., and McGregor, K. (2005). The Effect of Semantic Representation on Toddlers' Word Retrieval. Journal of Speech-Language-Hearing Research, 48(6), 1468-1480.
McGregor, K., and Capone, N. (2004). Genetic and Environmental Interactions in Determining the Early Lexicon: Evidence from a Set of Tri-Zygotic Quadruplets. Journal of Child Language, 31, 311-337.
Capone, N., and McGregor, K. (2004). Gesture Development: A Review for Clinical and Research Practices. Journal of Speech-Language-Hearing Research, 47(1), 173-186.
McGregor, K., Newman, R., Reilly, R., and Capone, N. (2002). Semantic Representation and Naming in Children with Specific Language Impairment. Journal of Speech-Language-Hearing Research, 45(5), 998-1014.
Book Editor
Shulman, B. and Capone, N. (2009). Language Development. Foundations, Processes, and Clinical Applications. Baltimore, MD: Jones & Bartlett.
